Recommended Tire Size Upgrade From Current 205/65-10 Tires

Updated 10/15/2020 | Published 10/14/2020

Products Featured in This Question

Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range C

(7436)

$91.09

Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias Trailer Tire with 13" Galvanized Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range D

(7144)

$118.07

Question:

I currently have 205/65-10 tires on my boat trailer and would like to upgrade to a larger size for road trips. which size would you recommend?

asked by: Raymond

Expert Reply:

I have a solution for you, but your 205/65-10 tires similar to the # AM3H390 are going to be the largest size we have available in tire that fits on 10" wheels. In order to get larger tires you would need to go up to a 13" wheel.

If you've got a 5 on 4-1/2" bolt pattern currently, the Kenda Loadstar ST175/80-13 # AM31242 would be a good choice. These tires are 24" tall as opposed to the 20.5" tires you've currently got and are a Load Range D tire with a capacity of 1610-lbs. These also have a galvanized steel wheel, so they're ideal for boat trailers. You will want to confirm that adding 3.5" of height will not interfere with any fenders that you might have, and generally speaking you should allow 3" from the top of the tire to the fender.

If you've got a different bolt pattern wheel on your trailer, or you don't have enough clearance for those tires, let me know and I can work to find something else that might work.

expert reply by: Erik B